{"product_id":"9781477178959","title":"MACHINE MAN: GENESIS","description":"Imagine . . . a new lease on life?  New York City , the near future: John Smith is a simple, 46-year-old artist who is lives a semi-reclusive existence in NYC. Stricken with cancer, Smith’s undergoes a dramatic change when he falls prey to a covert, cutting-edge government project. Now, with his body suddenly cancer-free but his mind in chaos, John Smith sets out to find the answers to the questions about his new “life”. But when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman, his search for the truth takes an unusual twist. Suddenly willing to accept things as they are, Smith tries to put his past behind him and live a simple and normal existence. On his trail, however, is an evil, sadistic U.S. government whose sights are set on global domination, and those plans require the involvement of Smith — as well as his new found extraordinary abilities. The greatest sci-fi novels in existence are actually blunt social commentaries in sleek clothing, and W.L. Smith’s debut novel is no different. In a stunning debut offering, W.L. Smith pens a tale that mirrors the qualities of the greatest sci-fi novels in existence: an intricate storyline laden with compelling characters, brisk momentum, and a scathing commentary on human society. A powerful fable about human society’s dark future, and the essence of human life, MACHINE MAN: GENESIS, is one explosive, thought-provoking thriller; one that could soon find its way to the movie theaters in the near future. You can order a copy of MACHINE MAN: GENESIS at this online bookstore: Xlibris.com  ISBN13 (TP) : 978-1-4257-9758-4 ISBN13 (HB) : 978-1-4257-9768-3","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135831195888,"sku":"9781477178959","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781477178959_p0.jpg?v=1763612519","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781477178959","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}